Wildfire update as of 10 a.m. Monday, November 21, 2022 This is the final wildfire update unless there are significant changes. 1. 98 Delta — Approximately 250 acres. The fire stayed within…
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Busy holiday weekend ahead, ODOT crews ask for help from drivers
OIOpublisher Many holiday travelers will flock to the roads this week for Thanksgiving, and wet, snowy weather could gobble up your plans if you aren’t prepared. Our crews are working through the feasting to…
Make your holidays merry by preventing respiratory viruses like RSV
As Oregon emergency departments overflow, health officials offer tips for keeping loved ones healthy PORTLAND, Ore. – An increase in severe respiratory infections this season is putting pressure on Oregon’s already-strained hospitals as…
OREGON STATE POLICE FIREARMS INSTANT CHECK SYSTEM (FICS) UPDATE; BACKLOG & IMPACT FROM MEASURE 114
The Oregon State Police (OSP) is aware that the public has many questions regarding Ballot Measure 114. The Oregon Secretary of State’s office notified OSP that Ballot Measure 114 will go into…
King Tides Project Needs Volunteers – First Series Nov. 24-26
The Oregon King Tides Project dates this season are November 24-26, December 22-24, and January 20-22. Each year, CoastWatch co-coordinates the Oregon King Tides Project with the Oregon Coastal Management Program. This participatory science project invites the public to…
Ocean commercial Dungeness crab season delayed; Recreational crabbing closed south coast
NEWPORT, Ore – The ocean commercial Dungeness crab season opener is delayed until at least Dec. 16 for the entire Oregon coast. Pre-season testing shows crabs are too low in meat yield in some areas. Elevated…
MESSAGE FROM NEHALEM BAY FIRE & RESCUE: Crews Assist with 20 acre fire east of Oswald West State Park Nov. 18th; Request NO OUTSIDE BURNING
NEHALEM BAY FIRE & RESCUE WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST THAT NO OUTSIDE BURNING IS CONDUCTED UNTIL THE WEATHER CHANGES. November 18, 2022 at approximately 10:30 am, NBFR was requested by Weyerhaeuser to…
Message to all Tillamook County Residents: Measure 114
By Sheriff Joshua Brown I have received many questions and inquiries regarding Measure 114. Unfortunately, at this time, there is little concrete information that I can report except that it is scheduled…
MULTIPLE LOCAL FIRE CREWS RESPOND, CONTAIN TILLAMOOK HEAD WILDFIRE, FIRST REPORTED NOV. 17
Seaside, Ore. – November 18, 2022 – Firefighters from across the Clatsop County area battled a 20-acre wildfire on Tillamook Head Thursday evening and successfully contained the blaze overnight. Crews had cleared the area as…
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY: EAST WINDS DRIVE SEVERAL FIRES ON STATE, PRIVATE GROUND IN CLATSOP COUNTY
News Release from Oregon Dept. of Forestry November 18th, 2022 12:45 PM Friday a.m. update – Several fires on state and private industrial forestland in Clatsop County resulting from escaped burn piles…